After Olympics organisers announced a ban on spectators from abroad, those working in Japan's tourism industry are counting their losses. Experts say the impact will be limited compared to the much ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo tour bus operation restarts as state of emergency lifted
Japan's major tour bus firm Hato Bus Co. resumed its operations on Monday following the lifting of a coronavirus state of emergency for the Tokyo area, allowing passengers to enjoy fresh air and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prosecutors charge two Americans with helping Carlos Ghosn escape
Two Americans could be jailed of up to three years after Tokyo prosecutors charged them with illegally helping ex-Nissan Motor chairman Carlos Ghosn flee Japan. ( read original story ...)
American father and son charged in Japan with helping ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape Japan to Lebanon
Tokyo — Japanese prosecutors have charged two Americans, Michael Taylor and his son Peter, in connection with the escape of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn to Lebanon. Tokyo District Prosecutors ... ( read original story ...)
East Asia Wrap: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors take top spot, Nagoya Grampus close in
Hong Kong: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC are the new leaders of the K League 1, while Kawasaki Frontale maintained their position at the top of the J1 League with Nagoya Grampus closing in. The K League 1 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ Launches Rei Ayanami Train Line
Thrice Upon a Time, Khara has teamed up with Nagoya Rinkai Rapid Transit to launch a Rei Ayanami-themed train. Rightfully taking over Nagoya’s Aonami Line, train cars running between the Nagoya and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan charges Americans with helping Ghosn flee, jump bail
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese prosecutors have charged two Americans, Michael Taylor and his son Peter, in connection with the escape of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn to Lebanon. Tokyo District ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may grant special entry to some foreign volunteers for Olympics: report
Japan has decided to bar international spectators from the Tokyo Olympics, but is considering granting special entry permission to some 500 foreign volunteers, Japanese media said on Monday. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Charges Father-Son Team With Aiding Ghosn Escape
Japanese prosecutors on Monday formally charged an American father-son team with aiding the December 2019 escape of former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn. ( read original story ...)
Infiniti taps new ad agency to unify message
Infiniti is shifting its strategy by inking a three-year deal with Publicis Group to handle worldwide advertising. The goal is to deliver a more consistent global message. YOKOHAMA, Japan — Think of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan falls almost 2% in mixed Asia-Pacific trading; Turkish lira weakens sharply against the dollar
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 slipped 1.91% in morning trade while the Topix index dipped 1.25%. South Korea's Kospi declined 0.23%. Elsewhere, mainland Chinese markets rose, with the Shanghai composite up ... ( read original story ...)
Injured Son out of South Korea friendly against Japan
Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min will miss South Korea's friendly against Japan this week because of injury, the Korea Football Association said. ( read original story ...)
Japan car makers scramble to assess impact of Renesas auto chip-plant fire
Toyota, Nissan, Honda and other Japanese automakers scrambled on Monday to assess the production impact of a fire at a Renesas Electronics automotive chip plant that could aggravate a global ... ( read original story ...)
Woman, son accused of suffocating her knife-wielding husband to death with bag
Aichi Prefectural Police have arrested a 48-year-old woman and her son over the alleged murder of her husband at their residence in Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)
Injured Son to miss South Korea’s friendly against Japan
Injured Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min will not travel to Japan for South Korea's friendly in Yokohama, the Korea Football Association said. ( read original story ...)
Miami Draw: Barty and Osaka back in action, Halep and Gauff could clash early
The draw is out at the Miami Open, where World No.1 Ashleigh Barty returns to defend her title, while Naomi Osaka and Garbiñe Muguruza look to break new ground at the second WTA 1000 event of the ... ( read original story ...)